With decades of experience and one of the best lineups of mirrorless cameras in the business, Canon cameras are a fantastic choice for wildlife photography enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Canon produces some of the most fantastic mirrorless cameras on the market, continually adding to the EOS R range and their fantastic RF lens mount system. Cutting down on the weight is especially welcome from a wildlife shooter’s perspective, as more often than not you’ll be carrying some pretty bulky lenses to ensure you have enough reach. We present to you a choice of the best options from Canon, partnered with lenses, batteries, memory cards and anything else you might need, whether you’re shooting locally or traveling the globe. Be sure to check the Accessories section to add extra power, memory, and pick out a tripod should you need it!
We present to you a choice of the best options from Canon, partnered with lenses, batteries, memory cards and anything else you might need, whether you’re shooting locally or traveling the globe.
Option 1 - Canon EOS R7, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 Lens &
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Introducing the Canon EOS R7, part of Canon's increasingly impressive arsenal of mirrorless cameras. The R7 is a fantastic option for wildlife photography. with sublime autofocus and subject tracking, 30fps burst shooting with electronic shutter, and a 32.5 megapixel sensor excelling in all conditions, including low light. Throw in image stabilisation in camera and in lens, and you've got a brilliant camera in a portable package - ideal for those out in the field looking to capture all nature has to offer.
Partnering the EOS R7, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 is a versatile lens on a full frame camera, but with the R7's APS-C sensor meaning a 1.6x crop factor, you're getting an equivalent 38-384mm. Canon's RF glass is renowned for its sharpness, and when combined with the R7 you'll be safe in the knowledge that the kit boxes have been ticked, allowing you to focus on craft, composition, and the most important asset for any wildlife photographer - hiding!
Option 1 - Canon EOS R7, Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 Lens &
Weekend from £83 - hire now!
The R7 is a fantastic option for wildlife photography. with sublime autofocus and subject tracking, 30fps burst shooting with electronic shutter, and a 32.5 megapixel sensor excelling in all conditions, including low light. Throw in image stabilisation in camera and in lens, and you've got a brilliant camera in a portable package.
Partnering the EOS R7, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 is a versatile lens on a full frame camera, but with the R7's APS-C sensor meaning a 1.6x crop factor, you're getting an equivalent 38-384mm.
Option 2 - Canon EOS RP & Canon RF 70-200mm F4 lens
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It might be the entry-level model, but the RP is extremely capable and a great option if you’re heading out to capture wildlife, as it’s capable of shooting at 5 frames per second. The 26.2 Megapixel sensor is fantastic in contrast and low light, and the camera body is extremely portable, weighing in at less than 500g.
As well as a 70-200mm lens for plenty of reach, this package also includes a 32GB memory card and reader, 2 batteries and a charger and an EF to EOS R adapter so you can attach EF lenses to the camera with the minimum of fuss.
Option 2 - Canon EOS RP & Canon RF 70-200mm F4 lens
Weekend from £93 - hire now!
It might be the entry-level model, but the RP is extremely capable and a great option if you’re heading out to capture wildlife, as it’s capable of shooting at 5 frames per second. The 26.2 Megapixel sensor is fantastic in contrast and low light, and the camera body is extremely portable, weighing in at less than 500g.
Option 3 - Canon EOS R6 & Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 lens
Weekend from £147 - hire now!
The mid-range option from Canon’s EOS R mirrorless range, The R6 offers incredible fidelity from its 20-megapixel sensor. It's also capable of capturing images at a lightning-fast 20 frames per second, perfect if you’re tracking birds in flight or animals moving at pace. To aid you further, the R6 has impressive subject tracking which can register eyes and keep the focus glued on them, regardless of their movements – this works brilliantly with birds, and various other creatures too.
Partnered with the glorious RF 70-200mm F2.8, you’ll have unrivalled clarity and good reach, and this package also comes with a 32GB memory card and reader, 2 batteries and a charger.
Option 3 - Canon EOS R6 & Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 lens
Weekend from £147 - hire now!
The mid-range option from Canon’s EOS R mirrorless range, The R6 offers incredible fidelity from its 20-megapixel sensor. It's also capable of capturing images at a lightning-fast 20 frames per second, perfect if you’re tracking birds in flight or animals moving at pace. To aid you further, the R6 has impressive subject tracking which can register eyes and keep the focus glued on them, regardless of their movements – this works brilliantly with birds, and various other creatures too.
Option 4 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1
Weekend from £190 - hire now!
The R5 is an absolute monster in the specs department, whilst maintaining a surprisingly sleek form factor. A 45-megapixel sensor delivers gorgeously detailed images at up to 20 frames per second. To make life even easier, the R5 has impressive subject tracking to keep the focus glued on them, regardless of their movements – this works brilliantly with birds, and various other creatures too.
This package partners the R5 with the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-71, giving you a great deal of reach for the furthest away subjects. You also get a 128GB Cfast Express card and reader, plus 2 of Canon’s new longer lasting batteries and a charger. This really should tick all the boxes for you!
Option 4 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 lens & 2x extender
Weekend from £190 - hire now!
The R5 is an absolute monster in the specs department, whilst maintaining a surprisingly sleek form factor. A 45-megapixel sensor delivers gorgeously detailed images at up to 20 frames per second. To make life even easier, the R5 has impressive subject tracking to keep the focus glued on them, regardless of their movements – this works brilliantly with birds, and various other creatures too.